I wanted to finish the cabin in something that was a little out of my comfort zone, with an all white palette.
I started with a small picture frame that I picked up at an estate sale for 25 cents. I took it apart and started by cutting off some of the 45 degree ends , but it was going to be too small. I decided to add the wood block in the middle.
The firebox of the fireplace was made of some scrap book paper with a white brick motif. I attached another piece of wood to serve as the mantel and painted the whole think brown. This was a technique that I have been using on all of the woodwork in the cabin.
The brown paint gets a coat of crackle finish medium and them some white paint.
This view shows the fireplace all assembled and ready to install. I added a light gray wash to dirty up the back a little.
This view shows the fireplace installed.
The fire box is recessed into a chimney on the exterior.
The fire box is recessed into a chimney on the exterior.
To see how this project started, click HERE
Hello Troy,
ReplyDeleteYour distressing technique looks great! It is perfect for that room.
Big hug
Giac
Very cool!!! I love the way you've added a new top for the mantle and also the way you've finished the unit.
ReplyDeleteA perfect fit with the rest of the wood trims and with that marvellous deer head!
Hi, Troy - Your all-white color palette is beautiful and is a perfect setting for the wonderful deer head. The firebox idea is ingenious; I'd like to copy your inventive idea sometime. I also really like the crackle finish technique on the fireplace. The cabin is looking great; I'm eager to see more progress.
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